SOW_Radiocarbon_44020567_1.doc
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The document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for radiocarbon analysis of samples from paleoseismological and landslide studies, associated with a Sources Sought notice from the US Geological Survey (USGS). The agency is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of performing specialized scientific laboratory analysis, with a specific focus on radiocarbon testing. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratory) with a size standard of $16.5 million, and Product Service Code B517 for Special Studies/Analyses, Geological.
Response requirements include submitting electronic capability statements via email to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 06/05/2025 at 1500 PST. This is a pre-solicitation market research effort, and no proposal or quote is being formally requested at this stage. The USGS emphasizes that this notice does not commit the government to contract award, and respondents will not be compensated for preparing their capability statements. Interested businesses should demonstrate their technical capacity to perform radiocarbon analysis on geological samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide study sites.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Introduction
The U. S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center, Seattle Field Office (SFO), requests services for radiocarbon analyses of samples collected from paleoseismological and landslide studies.
B. Background Paleoseismologists and geologists conduct studies of active fault zones and landslides throughout the Pacific Northwest. An integral part of these studies are Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) analyses of organic samples to determine the ages of layers in stratigraphic sections. The USGS does not have the capabilities to provide radiocarbon analyses. Commercial labs are available to do these types of analyses but require large samples for processing, and many of the samples we collect are smaller than what commercial labs can process. Commercial labs require between 250 μg to 0.3 g of final carbon and many of the samples we have will fall below this required sample weight.
C. Definitions/Applicable Documents
AMS - Accelerator Mass Spectrometry D. Scope
The purposes of the laboratory analyses are to provide accurate AMS analyses on carbon samples collected from field sites in Washington and Oregon. The lab must be able to perform standard AMS analyses and provide services on small samples (less than 100 μg of pure carbon).
II. WORK REQUIREMENTS
A. Technical Requirements
Specific work requirements include: 1) provide standard and small sample analyses of carbon samples collected from lake sediments and buried soil layers in paleoseismic excavations, and 2) provide a written report of results.
B. Deliverables
We require the lab to provide a written report of the results, including descriptions of methodology, pretreatments, radiocarbon measurement and age calculation.
Delivery dates will vary depending on when samples are submitted to the laboratory for analysis and how much treatment each sample requires. We understand that delivery times can vary and will often exceed 90 days.
III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
A. Place of Performance
Contractor’s facility B. Period of Performance
Period of performance: August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027 C. Government Furnished Property (GFP)
There is no Government Furnished Property required for this work.
D. Special Considerations The contractor will not need access to USGS computers. The contractor does not pose any known security risk.
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